Deltares
Harmen Wierenga is a Scientific Software Developer at Deltares since October 2023. Previously, Wierenga worked as a Software Developer in C++ at Siemens Digital Industries Software from May 2021 to September 2023, focusing on Simcenter Prescan, a simulation software for testing autonomous driving and ADAS systems. Prior experience includes a PhD candidacy at AMOLF from June 2016 to February 2021, specializing in theoretical biophysics, where Wierenga researched the statistical mechanics of the cytoskeleton and contributed to international journals and conferences. Wierenga's academic background encompasses a Master of Science in Theoretical Physics from the Universiteit van Amsterdam, with further studies at The University of Bonn, and a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Utrecht University. Early roles also include teaching physics to secondary school students and research projects modeling diffusion processes.
Deltares
Deltares is an independent institute for applied research in the field of water, subsurface. Throughout the world, we work on smart solutions, innovations and applications for people, environment and society. Our main focus is on deltas, coastal regions and river basins. Managing these densely populated and vulnerable areas is complex, which is why we work closely with governments, businesses, other research institutes and universities at home and abroad. For Deltares the quality of our expertise and advice is foremost. Knowledge is our core business. Deltares employs over 800 people and is based in Delft and Utrecht. Careers website www.careers.deltares.nl